Arbequina Virgin Olive Oil - SPAIN

Arbequina Virgin Olive Oil 

Arbequina olive is a small olive that does not reach even two grams. Despite not being very large, you can extract much more oil than other olives because it is very greasy; It is also one of the first in the season's harvest. This type of olive oil, from the Arbequina olive, is one of the most successful choices for all those who like mild olive oil and give a good flavor to meals.

The Arbequina oil also has a peculiar aroma reminiscent of banana, apple, or fruit. This unique aroma is because of its high level of polyunsaturated acids. These acids are more unstable than monounsaturated acids, typical of oleic acid. Therefore, this type of olive oil is more unstable than others from another type of olive.

Arbequina, unlike the rest, has a fairly high percentage of oleic acid which is beneficial for all those who have high bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol. It helps regulate this mismatch.